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TSB List for the 2023 Ford Ranger

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 Ranger are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • BRAKES (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • SEATS
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 51261

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228876

      Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM 52335

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251952

      For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Read More »

    • TSB #23B42

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244692

      Customer Satisfaction Program 23B42 Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine - Engine Long Block Replacement Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51754

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10238446

      Some 2023 Bronco/Ranger/Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on 27-Mar-2023 and through 18-May-2023 may experience a loss of coolant with coolant in the oil. This may be caused by a cracked engine block. Read More »

    • TSB #23B08

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233849

      Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine In all of the affected vehicles, a damaged tool used during the engine block machining process may have allowed the main oil galley to exceed ... Read More »

    • TSB #23B05

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232586

      Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine In all of the affected vehicles, a damaged fixture used during the engine block machining process may have allowed the dimension of one of the head ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #TSB 24-2101

      Date Announced:
      MAR 29, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10252674

      This article supersedes TSB 24-2046 to update the Service Procedure LTIS statement. Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 24-2046

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251469

      This article supersedes TSB 23-2350 to update the Issue statement and the Service Procedure. Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2350

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245418

      Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51939

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10243648

      Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2251

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241524

      Some 2019-2023 Ranger (non-Tremor) vehicles may exhibit a shudder/vibration when accelerating. This may be due to an excessive rear axle pinion angle (rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles) or the pinion and driveshaft assemblies (four-wheel ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2250

      Date Announced:
      AUG 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241447

      This article supersedes TSB 22-2428 and 23-2176 to update the Issue, Action and Service Procedure. Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51687

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237786

      TSB 22-2428 is missing some labor operations. For any missing labor operations, claim available new model labor operations or m-time. Refer to this article on the repair order. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 22-2428

      Date Announced:
      MAY 29, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236680

      Some 2017-2023 F-150, 2018-2023 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger, 2020-2023 Explorer/Aviator/Transit and 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 10R60 transmission and built on or before 23-Dec-2022 or with a ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2152

      Date Announced:
      MAY 23, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10236683

      This article supersedes TSB 23-2123 to update the Issue statement. Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh ... Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2123

      Date Announced:
      APR 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234596

      Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2078

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233590

      Some 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit a shudder/vibration when accelerating from a stop. This may be due to an excessive rear axle pinion angle. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51419

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233695

      Some 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #TSB 23-2350

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245418

      Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 23-2350

      Date Announced:
      NOV 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10245418

      Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift, an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

    • TSB #TSB 23-2078

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233590

      Some 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit a shudder/vibration when accelerating from a stop. This may be due to an excessive rear axle pinion angle. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 52307

      Date Announced:
      FEB 29, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10250852

      Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass??A?/LincolnWay??A? app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 24-2046

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10251469

      This article supersedes TSB 23-2350 to update the Issue statement and the Service Procedure. Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang, 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission may exhibit a ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51838

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241627

      In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51725

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237977

      Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPassA?/LincolnWayA? app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB 23-2123

      Date Announced:
      APR 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10234596

      Some 2017-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator/Mustang and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh engagement/harsh shift/delayed shift. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51452

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233740

      Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2021-2023 F-Super Duty, 2021-2023 Ranger customers may have concerns including, but not limited to: no power to the distribution box, rear camera inoperative, rear park assist inoperative, box lights inoperative, ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51279

      Date Announced:
      DEC 23, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228884

      Some 2021-2023 F-150, 2021-2022 F-Super Duty, 2021-2023 Ranger customers may have concerns including, but not limited to: no power to the distribution box, rear camera inoperative, rear park assist inoperative, box lights inoperative, ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #SSM 51536

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10235153

      For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #SSM 51263

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228880

      Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #TSB 23-2078

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233590

      Some 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit a shudder/vibration when accelerating from a stop. This may be due to an excessive rear axle pinion angle. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #TSB 23-2062

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233585

      Some 2019-2023 Ranger crew cab vehicles may exhibit excessive latching effort when returning the rear seat backrest assembly to the upright position. Read More »

    BACK OVER PREVENTION

    • TSB #SSM 51263

      Date Announced:
      DEC 19, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228880

      Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #SSM 51449

      Date Announced:
      MAR 15, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10233738

      Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass??A?/LincolnWay??A? app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

    • TSB #23B42

      Date Announced:
      OCT 26, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244692

      Customer Satisfaction Program 23B42 Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine - Engine Long Block Replacement Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #SAN-Vol1 I1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10240743

      The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51687

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237786

      TSB 22-2428 is missing some labor operations. For any missing labor operations, claim available new model labor operations or m-time. Refer to this article on the repair order. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #TSB 23-2307

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244707

      Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator ... Read More »

    • TSB #SSM 51687

      Date Announced:
      JUN 07, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10237786

      TSB 22-2428 is missing some labor operations. For any missing labor operations, claim available new model labor operations or m-time. Refer to this article on the repair order. Read More »

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